In honor of the cordial welcome given to his brother, Prince Heinrich, by the citizens of the United States and the long history of friendship between the two nations, Emperor William II wishes to present a bronze statue of King Frederick II to be placed at a site in Washington, D.C.

German Emperor William II assisted in the creation of the German Museum at Harvard University and responds to President Roosevelt's telegram of thanks. William II hopes that they can continue to consolidate the friendship between the United States and Germany.